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Practical Guide 🕑 6 min read 📅 Ramadan 2026

Ramadan 2026 Start Date UK: When Does It Begin?

Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin around 17th February 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the UK dates.

Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on Tuesday 17th February 2026 in the United Kingdom, with Eid ul-Fitr falling around Thursday 19th March 2026. These dates are based on astronomical calculations but may vary by one day depending on the physical sighting of the crescent moon.

How Is the Ramadan Start Date Determined?

The Islamic calendar is lunar, meaning each month begins with the sighting of a new crescent moon. In the UK, many communities follow announcements from local mosques, while others follow Saudi Arabia or Morocco's moon sighting declarations.

There are two primary methods used:

  • Physical Moon Sighting — Traditional method where scholars observe the sky at sunset on the 29th of Sha'ban
  • Astronomical Calculation — Scientific predictions based on the moon's orbit, increasingly accepted by major Islamic bodies

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Ramadan 2026 Key Dates for the UK

  • First day of Ramadan: Expected Tuesday 17th February 2026
  • First Tarawih prayer: Monday evening, 16th February 2026
  • Last ten nights begin: Around 8th March 2026
  • Laylatul Qadr (most likely): 27th night — approximately 14th March 2026
  • Eid ul-Fitr: Expected Thursday 19th March 2026

Fasting Hours in the UK

In February/March, UK fasting hours are relatively moderate — approximately 11-13 hours depending on your city. This is considerably shorter than summer Ramadans which can exceed 18 hours.

How to Prepare for Ramadan 2026

Start preparing early by:

  • Fasting voluntary days in Sha'ban (the month before Ramadan)
  • Planning your Ramadan food packs and charitable giving
  • Setting up Daily Giving to automate your donations
  • Calculating your Zakat obligation

Make the Most of Ramadan 2026

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever fasts during Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah's rewards, then all his past sins will be forgiven." (Bukhari)

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